choose your path
Click on either path below to view rules and eligibility for each
Who we are
A community inspired by you. Built for your success.
what's up for grabs?
You can win your category prize and still take home the people's choice prize!
$10k
1st people's choice
$4k
2nd people's choice
$2k
3rd people's choice
Ideation Track Start Up Founder Winner
$7k grant
Growth Track Start Up Founder Winner
$7k grant
Ideation Track Social Innovator Winner
$7k grant
Growth Track Social Innovator Winner
$7k grant
our metrics
We’ve got the resources and expertise to help you take your ideas to the next level.
5
CEO judges
Such as health, tech, finance, real estate. and investing
573+
YPC Labs Participants
And growing fast
50+
skilled professionals
Emphasizes the strength and diversity of our expert team
$100,000
total prize pool
Sponsored by corporations interested in inspiring youth
212+
years of experience
Across all judges
eligibility and registration
target audience
We welcome all young innovators!
Anyone aged 19 and under is eligible and encouraged to apply for the competition.
registration process
Simple steps to get started!
Registration is easy! Submit your team’s details through our registration form (click on one of the two tracks above). Include all team member's contact information and follow the submission guidelines carefully.
team rules
Work together to innovate!
Time sizes must be between 1-5 people.
No plagiarism! Your business idea must be original and not previously commercialized.
Each student can only participate in one team per competition year.
rules and disputes
All submissions must be original and not previously commercialized. Plagiarism or uncredited use of third-party work will result in immediate disqualification.
Each team must consist of at least 1 member, with one entry per team, per year. Team members cannot participate on multiple teams.
All entries must be submitted by the final deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
All participants must adhere to competition guidelines. Failure to comply may result in disqualification at the YPCLab’s discretion.
